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A Look BACK at G&T Day 2023 with Empress 1908 Gin!
Celebrate our favourite cocktail with us and our creator friends!
Better late than never! G&T Day is not just one of our favourite days in April, but also the year where we get to celebrate such a simple, yet iconic pairing. After all, we do consider the Empress & Tonic to be our signature cocktail!
To celebrate the occasion, we asked five of our mixology friends to make their twists on this classic and let us tell you that they delivered! From fusions of classics to childhood memories, everyone offered something very special. So sit back, pour yourself an Empress & Tonic, and take a look at these elevated creations perfect for spring and summer sipping!
If you prefer to keep it classic, discover our signature Empress & Tonic recipe here!
1. Grilled Lemon Empress & Tonic
Starting off strong, @thesocialsipper created a refreshing delight made even better by incorporating grilled lemon slices into the drink. The charred citrus provides some roasted flavours and outdoor BBQ vibes, perfect for enjoying out on the patio!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- 4 oz Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water
- 1 Lemon
- Garnish: Edible Flower & Rosemary
Method
- Slice a lemon into 1/4 inch rounds. Oil grill grates so the lemon doesn’t stick. Char lemon slices on both sides and let cool.
- Fill a copa glass with ice. Add Empress 1908 Indigo Gin and elderflower tonic water and stir. Add grilled lemon slices to the glass.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and edible flower.
Click here to visit @thesocialsipper’s Instagram Post!
2. Gin & Tonic with a twist
Next, @parttimemixologist honoured the traditional approach to create a nice and bright G&T, but added a little twist for a whole new layer of complexity: a couple dashes of absinthe! The anise notes are a wonderful pairing with the botanicals of Empress 1908 and fresh lime, which goes to show how a touch of extra flavour can make something truly unique.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 dashes Absinthe
- 4-5 oz Tonic Water
- Garnish: Sprig of Fresh Mint
Method
Build in a cocktail glass over ice, starting with Empress 1908 Gin, followed by the lime juice, and absinthe. Top with premium tonic water, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Enjoy!
Click here to visit @parttimemixologist’s Instagram Post!
3. Grapefruit E&T
Grapefruit and Empress 1908 is one of our favourite combinations and @theweekendmixologist certainly knew about the magic it could create! By incorporating grapefruit in two forms: freshness from the juice and aromatics of the bitters, this one is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s definitely one that we’ll be sipping on this season!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- ½ oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
- 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
- 3 oz Premium Tonic Water
- Garnish: Grapefruit Slice, Edible Flowers, and Sprig of Mint
Method
Add all ingredients to a copa glass with ice and stir. Garnish with edible flowers, fresh mint, and a slice of grapefruit.
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4. Martini G&T
Leave it up to @thewhiskeymcgee to create a fusion of our favourite classics! With herbal notes from the blanc vermouth and additional citrus from the grapefruit bitters, can you really get a more crisp sip than this?
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- ½ oz Blanc Vermouth
- 4-5 oz Premium Tonic Water
- 5 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
- Garnish: Grapefruit Twist
Method
Combine all ingredients over ice. Stir and garnish before enjoying!
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5. Ants on a Log G&T
@spiritedla says that cocktail inspiration can come from anywhere and we couldn’t agree more! Her ‘Ants on a Log G&T’ will have you reminiscing the simple days of coming home from school to a plate of this childhood snack made with love by your mom. The power of nostalgia is certainly present in this one!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Celery-Infused Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- ¼-½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Top with Tonic Water
- Garnish: Ants on a Log
METHOD
Prepare a plate of ants on a log by spreading peanut butter on celery and topping with raisins. Set aside to use as garnish later. Combine all ingredients in a glass and stir over ice. Top with ants on a log and enjoy this grown-up take on a childhood classic!
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Sip responsibly!
